Upholding Justice at the Highest Level
The Tennessee Court of Appeals is an intermediate appellate court that focuses on civil matters, reviewing decisions from trial courts and certain state boards and commissions.
The court has 12 judges who sit in panels of three. Panels meet monthly in Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson, and the court can also hold sessions in alternate locations when needed, including settings that serve the Chattanooga area.
Contact Information
Physical Address:
📍 Appellate Court Office Knoxville
4000 Judicial Road, Suite 110
Chattanooga,TN 37421
Phone: (423) 634-0500
Official Website:
🔗 tncourts.gov/courts/court-appeals (Tennessee Court of Appeals Division 1)
Jurisdiction and Responsibilities
The Tennessee Court of Appeals has jurisdiction and responsibilities over
• Civil appeals from Tennessee trial courts
• Certain appeals from state boards and commissions
• Direct review of select administrative proceedings as provided by Tennessee appellate rules
• Deciding cases through three judge panels and issuing opinions that guide lower courts
Our appeal lawyers in Chattanooga handle Court of Appeals civil appeals, administrative appeals, and appellate brief drafting.
Location Coordinates
📌 Latitude: 35.0607° N
📌 Longitude: 85.2497° W
Hours of Operation
⏰ Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
📅 Closed on state observed holidays
Learn More
For court rules, filing resources, and opinions, visit the Tennessee Court of Appeals page on the Tennessee Courts System website.If you need help with an appeal, learn more about our Chattanooga appeals lawyer services for record review, brief writing, and oral argument preparation.
